Do you know that you need to keep your skin hydrated even in summers
and monsoons ? Yes we all know that .Initially I thought that I
could skip the moisturiser in summers and monsoons but my
skin became dry and stretchy after sitting in the AC most of the time .So I
started using a moisturiser .Since my skin is oily I started using oil free
moisturiser .But to my dismay after a few hours my skin started looking shiny
and sweaty .I had to constantly put on face powder to reduce the shine of my
nose and not to look like a ”Champu “ .

L'oreal Paris Hydrafresh Anti Shine ICY GEL

While I was strolling through the aisles , I
came face to face with a product that claimed to hydrate and
mattify the skin for a long time and was especially formulated for shiny skin
.It claimed to contain “Deep Marine source Water “ which is directly extracted
from 22 m under the ocean soil, off from the French Brittany Coast . Preserved
and filtered by rich granite soil , this
source water is naturally enriched in essential minerals .It is 8 times more
concentrated than normal ocean water in the purifying ‘Zinc mineral’ which has
sebum regulating properties.

By now you might have guessed what I am talking about .Yes
,I am talking about L’Oreal Paris HYDRAFRESH anti shine gel .

Price --- Rs 550/- for 50 ml , You can get it from Lifestyle counter or get it delivered to your home by shopping online at Nykaa , Flipcart , Jabong .

Ingredients –I have included a snapshot of the cardboard packing for a list of ingredients

Presentation—It comes in a simple aquamarine glass tub with a lid .I miss the pump
dispenser which helps in maintaining hygiene and also the exact quantity can be taken out .It is very bulky
and not travel friendly . I wish the
packaging could be lighter and the dispensing spill -free .

· 7. Contains Zinc Gluconate , salicyclic
acid,Polybutelene Glycol ...I know it sounds very chemical but these ingredients help in keeping the skin non –sticky as well as acne and blemish
free .

· 8. Reasonably priced .

The gel upon application

The CONS are few

· 1. Bulky jar .

· 2. No dispenser , so unhygienic .

· 3. Not travel friendly .

You can see --No gresasiness , No shine ,hard to make out where it was applied !!!

The Final Verdict – I would rate it a 4.0 /
5 . One point subtracted for the packaging and effect lasting for only four
hours on me . I think it would last longer on girls with a slightly less oily skin. Also the combination of Moisturiser and is good for
even combination skin and Mature skins that have a tendency for dry patchiness
in certain areasmattification .

All in all a must try product for all women (except ladies
with dry skin ) especially for women living in humid and warm climates .